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Retirement Withdrawal Rates
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
During your working years, you’ve probably set aside funds in retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, and other workplace savings plans, as well as in […]
Learn MoreQuarterly Economic Perspective – Q1 2015 Review
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
The Fed has lost its patience. That’s the main headline of the quarter, as the Federal Reserve finally removed long-standing language from its monthly statement […]
Learn MoreQuarterly Market Recap – Q1 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
Volatility continued to rule the domestic equities markets. After losing ground in January, the major indices had a strong February. March saw early losses, then […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – February 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on March 2nd, 2015
S. economic growth in Q4 2014 was less robust than initially thought. The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its estimate of gross domestic product downward […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap – February 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on March 2nd, 2015
The Markets After a disappointing January, equities rebounded in fine style in February. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 hit new all-time highs, and the […]
Learn MoreKey Numbers for 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on February 2nd, 2015
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans, thresholds for deductions and credits, and standard deduction […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – January 2014
By Mark FisselPosted on February 2nd, 2015
The U.S. economy grew more slowly in Q4, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’s initial estimate. The 2.6% increase in gross domestic product was […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap: January 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on February 2nd, 2015
(Un)Happy New Year: Fresh uncertainties in Europe, slowing economic growth, anticipation of a looming Federal Reserve rate hike, and a stronger dollar all contributed to […]
Learn MoreTips for a Smart Start in the New Year (2015)
By Mark FisselPosted on January 6th, 2015
Happy New Year! This is a great time to reflect on past successes and plan for upcoming goals. I find this time of year to […]
Learn MoreAnnual Market Review 2014
By Mark FisselPosted on January 5th, 2015
Overview The United States emerged from 2014 as the best house on a troubled block. Civil war in Ukraine, a slowing Chinese economy, a stagnant […]
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